Nail-Rx for Nail Fungus
What toenail rot treatment is the best? Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails, sometimes called "nail rot", "toenail rot", or
"fungal toenails." Men get the nail disorder more often than women, although its incidence in women is increasing, possibly due to
frequent exposure in places like public nail salons. Nail rot can be a serious issue for diabetics.
Back in the 1800s, cases of fungal
toenails were much less common than they are now. The swelling number of infected people is related to high contact to fungus,
in places like public shower rooms in gyms, hot tubs, saunas and public swimming pools.
Primary risk factors for catching toenail rot are
increasing age, being a male, nail trauma, perspiring feet, poor circulation, pre-existing athlete's foot infection, and a weak immune
system. Athletes are more prone to have fungus infection. Wearing shoes that are too tight, perspiration in the shoe and frequent nail trauma adds to the
possibility of infection.
There are many nail fungus removers. Oral antifungal medicines are one option. The most popular of these medications are well known name brands. These medications are expensive. Although they are effective in a majority of cases if used properly, they also carry a slight
risk of serious side effects, including liver damage. Some of the less serious side effects of these oral medications include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, taste disorders and
lightheadedness. Be sure to discuss with your physician the latest studies which compare effectiveness and side effects of the oral medications.
There are also topical prescriptions that are proven to lessen the thickness of the infected nails. As with the prescription oral medications, the topical prescriptions are also expensive. A less expensive non-prescription
option for treating nail rot is Nail=Rx for Nail Fungus, which contains proven antifungal agents.